14 Days 13 Nights Tour

Kalpitiya / Ancient Cities / Kandy / Nuwara Eliya / Yala / Beach Stay

Itinerary

Day 1 / Kalpitiya

Morning leave for Kalpitiya connected with history & legend, now famous for whale and dolphin watching. Emerging beach resort, the island skirted by the sea on one side lagoon on the other. Fourteen unspoiled islands basking in the sun, rimmed by blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Overnight at Kalpitiya.

Day 2 / Thalawila

Visit Thalawila church and explore fishing villages ect.

Day 3 / Anuradhapura

Morning leave for Anuradhapura 3 c. BC – 8 c. AD. Tour of the ruins of splendid ancient shrines and buildings. Anuradhapura was an example par excellence of a Hydraulic Civilization. According to the ancient Sinhala chronicle Mahavamsa was a model of planning with precincts set aside for huntsmen, scavengers, heretics, as well as for foreigners. Overnight Anuradhapura.

Day 4 / Sigiriya & Habarana

Morning leave for Habarana. After lunch visit Sigiriya Rock fortress 5 c. AD a royal citadel for over 18 years. The complex of buildings part royal palace, part fortified town and water gardens on par with the best of the ancient world. Overnight at Habarana.

Day 5, 6 / Kandy

Leave for Kandy, the most visited and beautiful city of Sri Lanka with beautiful lake as the centre-piece. Sightseeing including the Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, one of the best in Asia and the golden rooted Dalada Maligawa, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha in time to witness “Pooja” and Kandyan drumming. Overnight in Kandy. Next Day In Kandy. Many interesting temples, lovely walks and plenty of souvenir shops. Kandy being the repository of our arts & crafts.

Day 7, 8 / Nuwara Eliya

Morning leave for Nuwara Eliya, a town built by nostalgic British planters, scenery 6187 ft. above sea level tea carpeted hills and high country vegetation mist covered h ills and cascading waterfalls, Hakgala gardens famous for its rose collection and fernery. Next Day Leave for Horton Plains nature reserve. Beautiful walk up to the 'World's End' through the purple mist. Overnight at Horton Plains.

Day 9 / Yala National Park

Morning proceed to Yala National Park. Premier national park famous for elephants among other animals and birds. Overnight at Tissamaharama.

I’m Priyan Suraweera

I am a national freelance tour guide. Since 2009, I have felt honored to introduce visitors to the wonders of Sri Lanka from ancient archaeological sites to our national parks and tropical beaches offering an amazing range of activities. I know my country like the back of my hand and love showing visitors our national treasures and sharing our culture.